{"product_id":"conocarpus-erectus-6-pot","title":"Conocarpus erectus - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eConocarpus erectus, commonly called buttonwood or button mangrove, is a hardy evergreen tree of the Combretaceae family. Naturally found along tropical coasts of the Americas and West Africa, it has become one of the most extensively used landscaping trees in India, especially across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and other warm, dry regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is valued for its rapid growth, dense green (or silvery in the 'Sericeus' cultivar) foliage, and remarkable tolerance of drought, salinity, pollution and poor soils. It is widely used for road dividers, boundary screens and trimmed hedges because it responds well to repeated pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: several Indian states and municipalities have restricted or banned new planting of Conocarpus owing to concerns over its heavy pollen (a reported allergen), aggressive water-seeking roots and high water uptake. Check local regulations before planting in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombretaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal tropical Americas, Caribbean and West Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 m as a tree; often kept at 1-3 m as a clipped hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; leathery, narrow green leaves (silvery, hairy leaves in the 'Sericeus' \/ silver buttonwood form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconspicuous greenish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly warm months; can flower through much of the year in tropical India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; highly heat-, drought- and salt-tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for dense growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; water young plants regularly, then taper to occasional deep watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most soils including poor, saline, sandy and alkaline soils; needs good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-40 C; loves heat. Sensitive to hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates both dry and humid\/coastal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder; an annual application of balanced NPK or compost in spring is sufficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates hard, repeated pruning extremely well; trim to shape hedges and control size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely grown in pots; if potted, repot every 1-2 years into a larger container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seed or semi-hardwood stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-resistant; occasionally mealybugs or scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot documented as a major toxic plant, but its abundant pollen is reported to trigger respiratory allergies and irritation in some people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fast-growing avenue, road-divider and shade tree in hot, dry cities\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dense evergreen privacy screens and trimmed boundary hedges\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stabilising and greening saline, sandy or degraded coastal soils\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Topiary and formal clipped shapes due to its tolerance of heavy pruning\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so young trees establish with natural rainfall before the dry season. Choose an open, sunny spot and water deeply for the first few months until roots establish.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Keep it well away from buildings, drains, sewer lines and compound walls, as its vigorous roots seek water and can damage structures. Trim hedges 2-3 times a year. Before mass planting, confirm it is permitted, as some Indian municipalities have banned new Conocarpus planting.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Conocarpus banned or restricted in some Indian states?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral states and civic bodies have restricted new planting because its heavy pollen is reported to cause respiratory allergies, and its fast-spreading roots draw large amounts of groundwater and can damage drains and structures. Check local rules before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Conocarpus grow and how often should it be pruned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a very fast grower and can put on rapid height in a single season. To maintain it as a neat hedge or screen, trim 2-3 times a year; it tolerates hard pruning and re-sprouts readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Conocarpus tolerate salty, sandy or poor soil and low water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the most drought- and salt-tolerant landscape trees and thrives in poor, sandy, saline and alkaline soils, which is why it is popular along coasts and in arid regions of India once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256094032118,"sku":"PLT-CONOCARPUSER-P06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-conocarpus-erectus-bonsai-plant.jpg?v=1783920870","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/conocarpus-erectus-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}